Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Breylon since 1997
Babies named Breylon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 163 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Breylon is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, part of the wave of -ayden and -lon suffixed names that emerged in the late 20th century. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its peak year was 2009, with a trajectory of declining use since around 2010. The name's top states are not recorded, reflecting its rare and scattered usage. Breylon's similarity to more common names like Braylen and Jaylon places it in a category of creatively spelled, modern American coinages that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name for their sons.
Breylon is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1997. It appears to be a variation of the -ayden trend, drawing on the popular Brayden and combining it with the suffix -lon, also seen in names like Jaylon and Zaylon. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 and has seen limited but consistent use, with its peak in 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brey, Lon
Sibling names for Breylon
Names that share Breylon's style, for a brother or sister.
